American · Dessert · Easy
Peanut Butter Cookies
- Total
- 32 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Serves
- 16
- Calories
- 125
Three ingredients make tender, nutty cookies with crisscross tops and lightly golden edges. Let them cool on the tray so they hold together.
No flour is needed for peanut butter cookies when egg binds the peanut butter and sugar into a soft dough. The fork marks flatten each ball evenly, helping the centers set before the edges turn dark.
Use smooth, conventional peanut butter for the most predictable spread. These cookies are fragile straight from the oven, so leave them on the pan until firm enough to lift without bending.
Method
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Stir peanut butter, sugar and egg together until a thick, uniform dough forms.
Divide into 16 balls and space them 2 inches apart on the sheet. Flatten each with a fork twice at right angles to make a crosshatch, dipping the fork in water if it sticks.
Bake for until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set rather than glossy. Cool on the sheet for before moving to a rack.
Forkue tips
- Stir peanut butter thoroughly before measuring; an oily top layer makes the dough greasy and uneven.
Storing and reheating
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze cooled cookies for 2 months with parchment between layers and thaw uncovered.
Kitchen gear
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Peanut Butter Cookies: FAQ
Why do the cookies crumble while warm?
They firm as the peanut butter cools. Leave them on the baking sheet for the full cooling time before lifting.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes. The cookies will have more texture and slightly rougher edges; flatten them evenly so the centers cook through.
How do I store and reheat Peanut Butter Cookies?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze cooled cookies for 2 months with parchment between layers and thaw uncovered.
How long does Peanut Butter Cookies take?
About 32 min in total: 20 min prep and 12 min cooking.
What do I need to make Peanut Butter Cookies?
The key ingredients are peanut butter and egg, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Peanut Butter Cookies?
Stir peanut butter thoroughly before measuring; an oily top layer makes the dough greasy and uneven.
